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Category: The 1920s

Irvin Hauser Emigrating from Poland to Canada

Irvin Hauser Emigrating from Poland to Canada

“The German money had taken over the Polish money, so a wheel barrel full of Polish money could only buy a loaf of bread.”
Handkerchief, Fine Cotton, from the S.S. Montnairn, Circa 1920s

Handkerchief, Fine Cotton, from the S.S. Montnairn, Circa 1920s

This handkerchief was brought over from the ship that Irvin and his family travelled on to get to Canada.
Irvin Hauser’s Childhood Bonnet, Fine Cotton, Circa 1920s

Irvin Hauser’s Childhood Bonnet, Fine Cotton, Circa 1920s

This is a keepsake from Irvin’s childhood, brought over on the ship from Poland to Canada.
Irvin Hauser’s Childhood Outfit, Burlap, Circa 1920s

Irvin Hauser’s Childhood Outfit, Burlap, Circa 1920s

This is a keepsake from Irvin’s childhood, brought over on the ship from Poland to Canada.  The material is made from hopsacking (burlap).
Conklin and Garrett Shows Bannerline, 1928

Conklin and Garrett Shows Bannerline, 1928

People are drawn towards the painted banners for a special and unusual show, the men on the stage are ready to perform for the curious audience.
Lou Dufour Circus Lion and Tiger Show, Circa 1930s

Lou Dufour Circus Lion and Tiger Show, Circa 1930s

The tamer is inside the cage, ready to wow the audience with these trained beautiful but dangerous creatures.
Coles Bros. Circus, Circa 1920s

Coles Bros. Circus, Circa 1920s

Along with the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the Cole Bros. Circus was large in the circus industry and was very popular during the mid 20th […]
Coles Bros. Circus Animals Traveling by Train, Circa 1920s

Coles Bros. Circus Animals Traveling by Train, Circa 1920s

Among everything else with the circus, animals had to travel by rail too, which added to the awe and excitement when the circus came to town.